44% of UK gamers say video games make them better workers
A new study from Currys revealed that 44% of gamers believe their hobby makes them better workers, with more than half of all UK gamers (57%) saying that they incorporate gaming skills, such as leadership, communication and problem solving into their working day. These same skills were listed in the top 10 most in-demand skills for employers in the latest LinkedIn job listing analysis. LinkedIn’s 2024 analysis of…
Pay out for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias, Galaxy AI to roll out on S23 phones
Mr Manjang A black Uber Eats driver has received a payout after "racially discriminatory" facial-recognition checks prevented him from accessing the app to secure work. When Pa Edrissa Manjang began working for Uber Eats, in November 2019, its app did not regularly ask him to send selfies in order to register…
Counting Cost of Fraud: Scammers Stole Over £421 Million Last Quarter
Uswitch analysis found that scammers stole £422 million last quarter, from 92,739 reported cases of fraud Brits lost £1,212 million to credit card fraud in 2022, down 5% from the previous year Over three quarters (76%) of fraud was credit card fraud Data suggests £26.1 million was lost through fraudulent ATM withdrawals The new credit card fraud report from Uswitch analyses police figures and the UK…
EV etiquette – why you should charge to 80% on public chargers
Some electric vehicle (EV) motorists treat public charging stations like a free long-stay car park, but drivers risk being issued “idle fees” for overstaying. These fines typically amount to between 50p to £1 for every minute that a fully charged EV is parked at the station. Overstaying doesn’t only hurt your wallet, it can also…
The Premier League: A focal point in online betting’s evolution
The magnetic pull of the Premier League on sports enthusiasts is undeniable. This premier football league not only captures the hearts of fans worldwide but also grabs the attention of those keen on placing a wager. With odds premier league commands, it's a hotbed for those looking to predict outcomes and potentially reap rewards. As we…
Thousands of copycat banking websites reported in 2023, Which? warns
More than 2,000 suspected banking copycat websites were reported in 2023 alone, new Which? research has found, as the consumer watchdog calls for new legal duties to force domain registrars to do more to prevent these scams. Banking copycat websites masquerading as real banks in a calculated attempt to part unsuspecting consumers from their hard-earned cash has…
Over 70% of 16-24 year olds use social media to keep up with news
Online intermediaries, such as social media, search engines and other online aggregators exert a significant influence on the news stories people consume, according to new Ofcom research. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of UK adults use online intermediaries to access news, with Meta – the company which owns Facebook and Instagram – being the third largest source…
Survey suggests half of Brits stressed by parking
New survey confirms that half of Brits (49%) find parking stressful 40% of respondents say parking is more stressful when members of their family are in the vehicle More than half of UK families (57%) have concerns around buying or using a large car because of ‘parking stress’ New Park Assist Plus with memory function…
Ofcom rules promise greater protection from unexpected roaming charges
UK mobile customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while using their phone abroad, under new rules just announced by telecoms regulator Ofcom. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU ‘roam like at home’ rules – and UK law requiring mobile operators to alert customers of roaming charges when they start…
Vodafone and Three merger could lead to higher prices, Chinese robot breaks speed record
The proposed merger of Vodafone and Three could lead to "higher prices" and "reduced quality" for customers, the UK's competition watchdog says. The proposed £15bn deal could now be subject to an in-depth investigation. The combined group would be the UK's biggest mobile network with about 27 million customers. The firms said the deal would…